School News

The HWRHS High School Band is proud to present a performance of In C on Wednesday, March 4th, at 7:00 PM in the Ferrini Dramatics Center.

Composed in 1964 by Terry Riley, In C is a seminal work of minimalist music and one of the most influential compositions of the 20th century. The piece consists of 53 short, repetitive melodic phrases, all written in C major. What makes In C especially unique is that it is a “concert pitch” work; every instrument reads the same notes, allowing performers the freedom to move through the phrases at their own pace.

The result is a mesmerizing, layered soundscape that is at once hypnotic, communal, and subtly improvisational. Each performance is slightly different, shaped by the musicians in the moment, making this a truly dynamic and engaging concert experience.

Join us for an evening of innovative music as our talented high school musicians bring this groundbreaking composition to life. Admission is free.

Due to the HWRSD school cancellation, snow clean-up, and storm-related issues, we have rescheduled the Kindergarten Parent Information Night to March 3rd.

Parent/Caregiver Kindergarten Information Night

Tuesday, March 3rd @ 6:30 PM

Winthrop Elementary School 

We hope to see many of you on March 3rd to learn more about kindergarten, the screening process, how to prepare for kindergarten, and to take a look at a typical day for a kindergartener. 

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Jen Caufield @ j.caufield@hwschools.net

The Hamilton-Wenham School District stands at a critical juncture regarding its elementary school infrastructure. This report synthesizes feedback from a diverse cross-section of residents, including parents of young children and long-term residents on fixed incomes, using the "Six Thinking Hats" framework to ensure a balanced analysis. There were two opportunities for community members to join the process: January 5th and January 29, 2026. Approximately 90 people attended, with a few attending both sessions. Read the full report HERE.

The findings reveal a central paradox: while there is near-universal agreement that the current facilities are in "terrible disrepair" and fail to meet 21st-century educational or ADA standards, there is profound community division regarding the scale and cost of the solution. Key findings include:

• Urgent Facility Needs: Infrastructure failures (heating, security, and accessibility) are no longer speculative; they are impacting daily operations.
• The Trust Deficit: A significant emotional barrier exists, with many residents feeling that previous processes were "predetermined" or lacked transparency.
• Financial Sensitivity: The projected tax impact is the primary "deal-breaker" for many, especially the senior population.
• Core Desires: Despite friction, there is a shared community value in "Top in State" educational quality and in improved, inclusive Special Education spaces.

This summary serves as a foundation for a strategy that should prioritize fiscal responsibility alongside educational excellence to secure the necessary public support.

🍎 We’re Hiring! Join Our School Nutrition Team 🍎
Our school district is looking for Food Service Workers to help serve healthy meals to our students.
✔ School-day hours
✔ No nights or weekends
✔ Great way to support your local community

Contact Eleni Burns @ e.burns@hwschools.net if you are interested in joining the team! 

• Food Service Worker - Miles River Middle School

• Food Service Worker - Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, 4 hours a day 

• Food Service Worker - Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, 5 hours a day

Tomorrow, HW Boys & Girls Swim will compete in the CAL Championships at 6:45 PM at the Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley.  Later in the week, members of the team will compete at the MIAA Sectional Championships at the same location.  Girls compete on Friday, the 6^th, and the Boys will compete on Sunday, the 8th. 

HW Boys & Girls Indoor Track will compete at the CAL Championships on Tuesday, February 3^rd at 5:00 PM at the Track at New Balance in Boston. 

HW Gymnastics also has a big week ahead.  The undefeated Generals take on Masconomet (also unbeaten) next Friday, February 6th, at 8:00 PM at Yellowjackets in Peabody for the league title.  The following night, the team competes at the League Championships at the Sterling Center YMCA in Beverly at 7:30.  

HW Ski is having its best all-around season to date.  The Girls team, two-time defending North Shore Ski League Champions, are in the hunt for a league title once again with a record of 4-1-1.  Meanwhile, the Boys team is having the best year in the four-year history of the team with a record of 7-3.    

If you want the most up-to-date and accurate games for a given schedule on a given day, please visit the Game Schedule Page